That is the variant cover of the comic book. Inside is the greatest page in the history of the known Marvel Universe. Dan Slott wrote it. Katie Cook did the drawing. We cried real tears. It is so incredibly perfect. … Continue reading →

That is the worktable of Charles Hall, full of magnificent tiny oil paintings for the upcoming Marvel Greatest Heroes set by Rittenhouse Archives. If you look closely, right in the middle, there is a Doreen Green. Squirrel Girl Mania is … Continue reading →

Sketchcards are one-of-a-kind original pieces of art. They are drawn or painted directly on the trading card surface and then inserted into random packs. If you get lucky you might pull a miniature masterpiece.

Sketchcards allow astonishing artistic freedom to manipulate the modern myths of Marvel Comics. We find funky eye-frying versions of our favorite characters that would have never existed without these unique interpretations.

Sketchcards are a marriage made in Heaven for those of us who happen to get massive pleasure from Superheroes and Art. As an unrepentant fanboy it doesn't get any better than this.

Sketchcards are here to stay, and the Saloon is your source for breaking news and a smorgasboard of visual intoxication. Thanks for stopping by, come back and see us again real soon.